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Sunday, April 15, 2012

The sinking of the Titanic on
April 14/15, 1912, may not have the emotional resonance for us here
at Critics at Large that the 9/11 tragedy did, if for no other reason
than none of us were alive at the time of that horrible accident.
Still, it has implications that affect us all to this day. So, today
and tomorrow, we have decided to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of
the sinking of that great ship in eight pieces that look at the
tragic event from a cultural point of view. Ranging from an
appropriate opening musical “overture” as selected by Kevin Courrier; to a combination memoir and critical overview of films and
documentaries by David Churchill; to insightful commentaries on a
variety of other films and music from Steve Vineberg, Mari-Beth Slade, John Corcelli, Andrew Dupuis, David Kidney, and finishing with
a discerning look at the broader implications of the Titanic’s
sinking from Shlomo Schwartzberg, we think you will find our overview
fulfilling as we struggle to come to terms with what this disaster
means and has meant. So, to our registered followers, whether via
Facebook, Twitter, or email, please note you will be receiving eight
notifications beginning with the first piece that will be posted at
11:40 p.m. EDT (the exact moment the Titanic hit the iceberg),
and proceeding once an hour until 6:20 a.m. (we switch the post time
at 2:20 a.m., to acknowledge the exact moment the great ship sank).
As with all works on Critics at Large, the pieces are as
individualistic as the people who crafted or selected them. Please
let us know what you think by adding your thoughts to our comment
section.